Sunday, August 24, 2008

Aeon Flux: Utopia or Deuteranopia?

As Aeon Flux charges through the supposedly open society of Bregna, we must wonder about the subjugated citizens of the nation.

Trevor assures the people of his honest intentions and heralds a new, apparently free regime of trust and integrity. But it becomes blatantly clear that his new era does not extend to the dictator himself.

On the face of things, this seems like a wise move by Trevor. After all, do we really want complete knowledge of all political dealings? As leaders of nations and a wide range of people, politicians face the impossible task of pleasing everyone. Tough decisions are made on a daily basis, causing pain to some and joy for others.

However, why do politicians believe that we do not understand the complicated nature of their profession? On a subjective scale, we all face similar decisions and just as often resort to dishonest tactics to resolve them. By not allowing complete accountability, our leaders treat us like children who are unable to accept the humanity of public figureheads.

"Clean gloves hide dirty hands" and removal of the gloves will simply show how equally filthy we all are.

-The English Student

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